I know there are a few art galleries in Alhambra, but I just wind of a few more. Could Alhambra be becoming the next hip artist spot? Will gentrification rear its ugly ahead in the SGV? Honestly, I think Alhambra is big enough that it could take it and still retain its ethnic charms. From http://www.yolandagonzalez.com/homepages/events.html
2008
(New Location)
800 South Palm Ave., #1 Alhambra Ca 91803
"Viva la RA-ZA"
Lalo Alcaraz, Barbara Carrasco,Magda De Jose,
Carol Es,Linda Gamboa, Emilia Garcia,
Yolanda Gonzalez, Willy Loya,Poli Marichal,
Herbert Siguenza, Gina Stepaniuk,Joey Terril,Linda Vallejo
Y Mas
Sunday, September 14 to Sunday, October 5
Opening Reception, Sunday , September 14, 2 to 6 p.m.
After Sept 14 By Appointment
THE CHAIR SHOW
821 S. Raymond Ave., #27
Alhambra, CA 91803
(3 blocks east of Fremont,Corner of Mission Road and Raymond )
Sunday, September 14 to Sunday, October 5
Opening Reception, Sunday ,September 14, 2 to 6 p.m.
I found out about this via an enewsletter I get from the artist Carol Es whose work I dig.
**** UPDATE *****
I moseyed on down to this and it was a great show. I was impressed by the art at both galleries and the abundance of food and drink. The vibe was very laid-back, cool, but in an SGV-way, not pretentious. People were nicely, artistically dressed. I’d say the age range was late 30something and up with a majority being Latino. Not too many young hipsters milling about. The galleries are in an industrial park of sorts, alongside clothing and computer manufacturers, and a Mexican restaurant. I was really surprised that Alhambra had this semblance of an artistic community and was really happy to not have to drive past downtown to get a dose of art. You could say it was Bergamot Station-light, very light, with two galleries within walking distance of each other. A jazz band entertained at Howeeduzzit while patrons sat on the grass and enjoyed them. The weather was beautiful. Yay Alhambra!
